Population 22,400 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in St. Francis County
Household size in St. Francis County
| Period | St. Francis County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.71 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.57 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.61 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.39 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.33 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in St. Francis County are small: just 2.39 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.71 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in St. Francis County
| Period | St. Francis County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.1 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.9 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.3 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.3 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.2 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in St. Francis County are younger than 41.3 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is older than in Arkansas overall, where the median age is 39.6. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 38.1, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in St. Francis County
| Period | St. Francis County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.0% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.0% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 24.7% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.0% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −10.9 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in seven households in St. Francis County (15.0%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 10.9 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. St. Francis County has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of Arkansas counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in St. Francis County
Renters in St. Francis County
| Period | St. Francis County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.3% | 32.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 42.7% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 45.3% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 44.5% | 33.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +1.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in St. Francis County than nationally: 44.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 48.9% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.2 points, in line with the national trend. Only one other Arkansas county has a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in St. Francis County
| Period | St. Francis County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.3% | 13.4% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.4% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.2% | 14.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.5% | 13.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 17.5% of the housing in St. Francis County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 1.7 points, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in St. Francis County
| Period | St. Francis County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1985 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in St. Francis County is a little younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1985, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1976 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the southeast.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in St. Francis County
| Period | St. Francis County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $546 | $660 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $626 | $718 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $639 | $785 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $742 | $1,007 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$196 | +$346 | +$606 |
Rent in St. Francis County runs $742 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $196 a month since 2006–10, up 36%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 38.1% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in St. Francis County
Bachelor's degrees in St. Francis County
| Period | St. Francis County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 20.6% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.4% | 21.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.9% | 23.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.6% | 26.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | +5.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in St. Francis County: 12.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the southwest. Few Arkansas counties have a lower share of college graduates: only seven of 75.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in St. Francis County
| Period | St. Francis County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.1% | 82.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 77.5% | 84.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.1% | 86.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.3% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.2 pts | +6.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in six adults in St. Francis County never finished high school, more than nationally: 84.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is up 10.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in St. Francis County
| Period | St. Francis County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.4% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.9% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 5.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.8 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in St. Francis County: 6.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 7.8 points, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
St. Francis County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Francis County | 2.39 | 41.3 | 15.0% | 44.5% | 17.5% | 1985 | $742 | 12.6% | 84.3% | 6.5% |
| Crittenden County | 2.64 | 37.1 | 21.8% | 42.6% | 14.5% | 1984 | $983 | 16.7% | 85.6% | 10.6% |
| DeSoto County | 2.75 | 37.9 | 13.1% | 22.1% | 6.6% | 1998 | $1,619 | 29.1% | 91.6% | 3.1% |
| Shelby County | 2.64 | 36.8 | 17.4% | 45.9% | 10.2% | 1978 | $1,481 | 33.3% | 89.2% | 7.7% |
| Lonoke County | 2.67 | 38.1 | 12.0% | 25.0% | 7.7% | 1996 | $1,130 | 22.0% | 90.9% | 4.5% |
| Faulkner County | 2.53 | 35.9 | 9.7% | 37.7% | 8.8% | 1997 | $1,105 | 35.5% | 93.3% | 3.4% |
| Perry County | 2.46 | 44.9 | 11.5% | 19.6% | 16.2% | 1990 | $766 | 16.5% | 87.8% | 3.6% |
| McNairy County | 2.61 | 43.1 | 10.7% | 20.3% | 18.5% | 1985 | $723 | 13.3% | 88.6% | 5.7% |
| Alcorn County | 2.37 | 40.2 | 11.1% | 32.2% | 11.4% | 1983 | $723 | 18.8% | 84.9% | 4.4% |
| Yell County | 2.43 | 40.2 | 14.9% | 32.5% | 11.3% | 1984 | $740 | 14.7% | 82.8% | 3.5% |
| Hardin County | 2.47 | 44.9 | 10.7% | 22.0% | 22.1% | 1984 | $797 | 14.3% | 82.5% | 4.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up St. Francis County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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